On a recent trip to England, I visited the home of some of the most amazing cotton lawns in existence: Liberty of London. Are you wondering what it was like?
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3D Floral Pillow Diary
Have you seen those designer pillows with three-dimensional flowers on them? Aren’t they just gorgeous?! Follow along in this sewing diary as I make one for myself.
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Il Muto Ballet Costume
Several years ago, I embarked on a journey to create doll-sized replicas of all the major costumes from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera. This is the sewing diary for one I just completed: the mint-green and pink Romantic-style ballet costume worn during the mock-opera “Il Muto.”
I’ve entered it in the Foundations Revealed 2017 costume competition! Only members are eligible to vote, but anyone can view the entries and leave comments. Enjoy!
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Tagged 18th Century, Corsets, Diary, Dolls, Phantom of the Opera, Replica, Victorian
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A Year of Sewing: 2016
Last year, I made a list of every project I’d completed during the course of the year. Since it feels like I never finish anything, I found it encouraging to see all the things I’d sewn. So, this year I’ve done the same. Here’s my list of completed projects from 2016.
Faux-Suede Handbag Diary
When I found a gorgeous faux-suede in olive green, with copper foil accents, I knew I had to make something beautiful from it. I decided on a hobo bag!
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Steampunk Bra Challenge
When my local sewing guild challenged each member to decorate a bra, I decided to go with a steampunk theme. The result was quite fun!
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Tagged Corsets, Diary, Embellishment, Lingerie, Modern Garments, Steampunk
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DIY Pressing Cabinet
Along with a sewing table and cutting table, every sewing room needs a pressing station. It might be as simple as an ironing board . . . or as deluxe as a pressing cabinet, like the one I just made for myself! Take a look.
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Replicating a Costume
Have you ever wanted to copy a favorite costume from TV, film, or theater? Replicating an entire costume can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! In this two-part article, I’ll outline the five steps of reproducing a costume, and then demonstrate them while making a doll-sized replica of a costume from The Phantom of the Opera.
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Tagged Dolls, Embellishment, Phantom of the Opera, Replica, Tips, Tutorials
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Contact Form Fixed!
Apparently, there’s been some kind of issue with our Contact Me form. It should be fixed now, so if anyone has been trying to send me messages about taking sewing classes, please try again!
Thanks for your patience.
Basics: Pinking Shears
Pinking shears cut with a zigzag edge that resists fraying. However, there’s a trick to using them correctly. In this new article, you’ll learn when and how to use pinking shears, along with lots of tips for successful pinking.
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